Tommy's parents used extinction to decrease his behavior of crying when he had to eat vegetables by making him eat them despite his crying. When Tommy is going to be with his grandparents or a babysitter, his parents tell them to make sure Tommy eats his vegetables even if he cries. Which consideration in the use of extinction is being addressed?
a. eliminating a reinforcer
b. maintaining consistency
c. whether it is safe to use extinction
d. ability to tolerate an extinction burst
b
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A. Medicalization B. Stigma C. Comorbidity D. Differential diagnosis
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Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
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a. behavior therapy b. client-centered therapy c. cognitive therapy d. Gestalt therapy